Dr. Pink's Veterinary Services

21/03/2022

Placentitis is a common cause of abortions in mares, here is some great information about how to treat mares with this condition. Hopefully they can maintain their pregnancies with treatment!

As promised, here is our placentitis protocol that we use here at the ERL. As always, we recommend working with your local vet on all issues pertaining to your horse.

13/03/2022

11/03/2022

All Smiles for Foal Friday! Have a great weekend!!

10/03/2022

Safety first always when working with stallions!

Extra padding for phantom training for sure!

09/03/2022

Happy International Womens day!!

On we tip our hat to the women that wear many hats: horse doctors, spouses, mothers, leaders, friends, researchers, trailblazers and so much more. THANK YOU for your ever-growing impact on the health and welfare of the horse and the future of equine practice!

08/03/2022

Barn fires are rare but tragic when they happen! Do you have a prevention plan? If not please put one together today, don’t wait!

As barn fires keep making the news, the question bears repeating:

DO YOU HAVE A FIRE-PREVENTION STRATEGY FOR YOUR BARN?

Barn fires are the number one local emergency expected to affect agricultural facilities; they can cause horrific injuries and kill more horses than any other type of disaster. If you are guilty of overlooking fire prevention for your barn, don’t wait for that gut-wrenching whiff of smoke and fear — consult your local fire department and your veterinarian today on the best ways to design a prevention plan, respond to a fire and remove horses safely from the barn.

The graphic below illustrates some simple measures that may be employed to reduce fire risk but the list is certainly not meant to be exhaustive. Additional helpful links and resources are available on our website at https://aaep.org/horse-owners/owner-guidelines/owner-emergency-disaster-and-preparedness

04/03/2022

Happy Foal Friday!!!

02/03/2022

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18/02/2022

Happy Foal Friday!!

15/02/2022

A Valentine’s Day placenta!!

Chorion is red, allantois is blue, here's a placenta heart just for you! Happy Valentine's Day from the ERL.

14/02/2022

Happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

10/02/2022

Clostridial Diarrhea is a severe disease for neonatal foals. Here is some great info from Colorado State regarding the disease.

Let's talk Clostridial Diarrhea. 💩

"Stock-horse breeds, including Quarter Horses, have the highest risk of development of Clostridium perfringens enterocolitis in neonatal foals. Other factors associated with an increased risk include current or historical presence of other species of livestock on the premises, presence of a floor type in the foaling area that is difficult to clean (i.e. dirt, sand or gravel), and high milk production by the mare.

Clinical signs of Clostridium enterotoxemia include severe abdominal pain or colic, foul smelling and sometimes bloody diarrhea, dehydration, depression, abdominal distention and/or rapid death. The organism and associated toxins cause severe damage to the mucosa and villi lining the small and large intestine.

Affected foals appear healthy at birth and usually have adequate passive transfer of colostral antibodies. The disease typically occurs within the first week of life, is rapidly progressive and associated with a high mortality rate."

If your foal appears to show any of these signs, please contact your local veterinarian immediately. Here is the protocol we use at the ERL to help prevent this disease.
***For Glycoguard suggested dosing, please visit their website at https://www.glycoguard.com/*** Our protocol does not utilize a full tube.

09/02/2022

For those starting to shop for Valentine’s Day…here’s some good advice!

06/02/2022

Enjoying some breakfast in bed on this chilly Sunday morning! 🥞 🍳 🐴

05/02/2022

Breeding Season is upon us!

03/02/2022

Happiness is when foaling season begins!! 🐴 ❤️😁

02/02/2022

Snug as a bug in a rug! Good night 😴🌙 🐴

19/01/2022

Are you ready for your mares labor and delivery??? Here is some great information to prepare you for the foaling process!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR MARE IS EXPECTING

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated; however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of your four-legged bundle of joy:

• Read this article about caring for the foaling mare and newborn: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-successful-foal-delivery
• Consult with your veterinarian to make a plan well in advance of the birth.
• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.
• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.
• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.
• Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines and you should contact your veterinarian for more information. Good luck! And if your foal has already made their grand entrance into the world, please share a picture with us!

18/01/2022

Trying to predict a maiden mares foaling date is always tricky!!! 🤔😬

13/01/2022

With foaling season upon us, here is a great gender reveal!!

We hope that everyone has a safe and healthy foaling season!

11/01/2022

Foaling kits ready????

Here is a guide put together by Colorado State with good suggestions for your foaling kits!

06/01/2022

Foaling season is upon us! Brush up on the 1-2-3 Rule! Any questions or concerns contact Dr. Pink!

FOALING SEASON IS UPON US!

Are you ready to assist your broodmare when her time comes?
 Here are some tried and true guidelines to remember during foaling:

• Unless there's an emergency, allow the foal time to break the fetal membranes. Once the foal breaks through, be sure it’s breathing.


• Generally, it’s not recommended to cut or break the umbilical cord. If it has not broken during delivery, it will usually break when the mare or foal gets up.


• Encourage the mare and foal to rest as long as possible. Give them an opportunity to bond undisturbed.


• Following birth of the foal, the mare and her newborn should be monitored for normal breathing, brightness and alertness. The mare should be non-aggressive, curious and accepting of the foal.


• Foal should stand and nurse within two hours of birth. If the foal has not nursed within three hours, call your veterinarian. The foal may be weak and in need of assistance or medical attention.


• Once the placenta has been expelled, examine it to make sure it is intact, particularly at the tips of the horns. The afterbirth will be Y-shaped and should have only the hole through which the foal emerged.


• A foal must receive colostrum (the mare's first milk) within the first eight to 12 hours of life in order to absorb the antibodies. If a foal is too weak to nurse, it may be necessary to milk the mare and give the colostrum to the foal via a stomach tube.

Contact your veterinarian to learn more so you can be prepared to help the new mother and foal get off to a great start!

Additional information is also available on our website:
Foaling Mare & Newborn: Preparing for a Safe & Successful Foal Delivery | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-successful-foal-delivery

Equine Reproduction From Conception to Birth | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-reproduction-conception-birth

01/01/2022

Happy Birthday to all the horses!!! Happy New Year 🥳 May it be a great year for all!!!

29/12/2021

2022! Just the beginning of great adventures! 🍻

23/12/2021

Writing last minute letters to Santa!!

18/12/2021

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17/12/2021

Its Official! Dr. Pink has joined Santa's Veterinary Support Team to ensure all of the Reindeer have a safe and healthy trip around the world on Christmas Eve! 🦌🎄

13/12/2021

Happy National Day of the Horse!! Just another reason to give Sweet Karen a treat! 🍎 🐴

10/12/2021